PF Fleming will decide this week between Tide, Hoyas
Explosive power forward Javian Fleming has remained stuck on the final pairing of Georgetown and Alabama for more than a month, though a commitment date has now been set – Friday.
Here's a breakdown of the finalists in the race for Fleming.
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
NEED SCALE: 6
QUOTE: “I like Alabama because of where they are headed. I like the way they improve every year as a team and as a program. The Alabama staff is a big thing that I like, too, because they remain in contact with me so much with their calls and texts. We have a great relationship.”
HOW HE FITS: The Tide’s biggest need remains in the backcourt as they could lose both star freshmen, Collin Sexton and John Petty, after this season to the NBA. They do hold the commitment of Rivals150 guard Jared Butler, which should ease the losses of each. There is always a need for an interior enforcer in the mold of Fleming as the Tide, despite a fairly strong frontcourt, did a great job of prioritizing early on. Daniel Giddens, a former top-50 prospect and Ohio State transfer, should emerge in the post this season as he restarts his college eligibility. Fleming would have the chance to learn the ropes from him before taking on a greater role as he matures in Tuscaloosa.
GEORGETOWN HOYAS
NEED SCALE: 8
QUOTE: “I like coach (Patrick) Ewing and the fact that they are a big school. Coach Ewing has a lot of stuff that he can teach me. I like their staff, which is kind of an older one but one that has played some in the NBA and also one that has been around a long time, too.”
HOW HE FITS?: Two years from now, the frontcourt holes will be glaring. Long-time starters Jessie Govan and Marcus Derrickson will have exhausted their college eligibility, creating ample opportunities for Fleming. A throwback post, Fleming would not be asked to contribute a lot as a freshman but could evolve into a major weapon alongside committed forwards Grayson Carter and Josh LeBlanc from his sophomore year on.
MORE GEORGETOWN: HoyaReport.com
